Router Table

Router cuts are made with a ________&__________ movement.

• rough & steady

• slow & steady

• rough and slow

• steady & fast

It is ok to run material through the router in both directions as long as proper guards and hand positions are utilized.

• True

• False

Long hair must be tied back, and loose jewelry must be removed when using the router table.

• True

• False

It is ok to make a second pass with your material on the router table to ensure a smooth and consistent edge profile.

• True

• False

When using the router table, your _______ hand should be guiding the material while providing downforce, and your ________ hand should be keeping the material tight against the fence and pushing it past the bit.

• Left, Right

• Right, Left

• Dominant, Non-Dominant

Some router bits are equipped with a _______________ which allows the bit to ride along the material and only remove a designated amount of material. These should be checked for wear prior to use.

• Bit guide

• Bearing

• Roller wheel

• Bit assist

It is safe to start the router with material contacting the router bit

• True

• False

True of false: When using the router table, it is safe to move your stock from left to right.

• True

• False

True or false: Never talk to anyone while operating the router.

• True

• False

Before changing bits on the router you must always __________ it first.

• unplug

• fasten

• secure

• drop